Marshville
Joe E. Greene
1920 — 2020
Dr. Joseph Elmo Greene passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by family, in his 100th year of life on Saturday, January 18, 2020. Dr. Greene was born February 12, 1920 in Aiken, S.C to James Elmore Greene, born in 1852, and Minnie Peele Greene, born in 1881. He graduated from the Medical College of Georgia in 1949, and in 1960 moved to Marshville, N.C., where he raised his family and served the community as a physician. Dr. Greene practiced General Medicine for fifty years, from July 5, 1950 to July 26, 2000, retiring at age 80. Following retirement, he continued to maintain an active medical license until his passing. Dr. Greene led a simple life revolving around his faith,...